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NJ A3230
NJ A3230Requires electric public utilities to disseminate through social media and text message certain information during power outages.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires an electric public utility to develop and establish a plan to disseminate, through Internet-based social media accounts and text message alert services voluntarily maintained by the electric public utility, information concerning the location of warming centers, electronic communication device charging stations, and the availability of potable water and ice to the public from the electric public utility during power outages. The information is to include, but not be limited to: 1) the address of each warming center and the dates and hours of operation; 2) the address of each electronic communication device charging station and the dates and hours of operation; 3) the address of each location where potable water and ice will be available to the public; and 4) the dates and hours potable water and ice will be available to the public. The Office of Emergency Management, the Division of State Police, and any other appropriate State, county, or municipal entity may, on their respective Internet-based social media accounts or websites, disseminate the information concerning potable water and ice pursuant to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill requires electric public utilities to create and implement a plan to share crucial information with the public during power outages through their social media accounts and text message alert services, which are services they voluntarily maintain. This information must include details about the locations and operating hours of warming centers, places where people can charge their electronic devices, and where to get free drinking water and ice. The bill also allows government agencies like the Office of Emergency Management and the Division of State Police to share this information on their own social media or websites.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3230 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3230_I1.HTM |
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